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(Solved): Mrs. Lilly Wong, aged 22 , is 19 weeks pregnant and was involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) ...
Mrs. Lilly Wong, aged 22 , is 19 weeks pregnant and was involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) when traveling to the shops. She was trapped in the car for four hours prior to being transferred to hospital. Lilly suffered multiple traumatic injuries, including; compound fracture of her right tibia and fibula and a suspected fracture of her left femur. She also has extensive facial fractures and lacerations. On arrival to the emergency department, Lilly complained of pain in her right lower abdomen. On examination, it is noted that she has vaginal bleeding. Lilly reports severe pain in her left leg. You perform a neurovascular assessment and determine that her foot is white and cold. The pain worsens with flexion of her toes. Which of the following statements best describes the acute condition indicated from these findings? Select one: a. Deep vein thrombosis. b. Pinched nerve. c. Sciatica. d. Compartment syndrome.